US PATENT SUBCLASS 433 / 54
.~.~.~ Articulator or attachment therefor

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25  DF  APPARATUS {20}
49  DF  .~ Work support {3}
53  DF  .~.~ Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement {1}
54.~.~.~ Articulator or attachment therefor {7}
55  DF  .~.~.~.~> Having visual indicator or recorder
56  DF  .~.~.~.~> Including gauge or means for removably mounting gauge on support
57  DF  .~.~.~.~> Including hinge having parts which cooperate in a manner allowing relative movement {1}
59  DF  .~.~.~.~> Including adjustable incisal guide
60  DF  .~.~.~.~> Including means to secure workpiece or articulator
61  DF  .~.~.~.~> Having pivot and additional adjustment between workpiece supporting means {2}
66  DF  .~.~.~.~> Having lock or adjustable stop for pivoted work holder {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 433/54

Articulator or attachment therefor:

(under subclass 53) Apparatus wherein the first and second work carrying means are specifically adapted to support maxillary and mandibular dental casts, respectively, and wherein the relative movement between the two work carrying means represents movement of the temporo-mandibular joints, or subcombinations peculiar thereto.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

196, for a method of using an articulator for positioning or aligning teeth.